Category: Kitchens

Can technology make a nicer kitchen?

Technology has snuck into the kitchen along with its friends, progress and innovation. While the basic tenets of traffic flow, access, and overall aesthetics still dominate kitchen design, the minutia has become more interesting. Things like smart faucets that use sensors to turn off and on and smart fridges that remind you when you need milk are only the tip of the tech iceberg.

Look familiar? Kitchens work as multi-purpose spaces and the needs of a kitchen have expanded to include support for technology such as charging stations, printer connectivity, and wi-fi access.

LED technology is changing interior lighting design drastically. Moody under cabinet lighting and illuminated drawers and cabinets are very popular in today’s market. Even appliances like dishwashers have options for interior lighting.

Checking the fridge from your phone could be pretty handy. Cabinet hardware has been undergoing changes also. Quiet, soft-touch drawer and cabinet openings are becoming commonplace. Today, there are great options for lifting cabinet doors, hidden hardware, and retro-yet-functional options.

Addressing personal electronics, the modern kitchen now must handle the need for extra power sources and connectivity. Docking drawers, charging stations, hidden ports, and retractable electronic strips are common requests that are not going to go away soon.

Modern kitchens have morphed into multi-purpose spaces. A LED television and accompanying technology are found in most kitchens. More and more kitchens are used as home office spaces too, again, making technology requirements mandatory for almost any kitchen remodel.

And for those who embrace the internet of things, how about a refrigerator who contents can be viewed from an app on your phone? According to international surveys, not many people find a need for such things yet when asked about important features of kitchen remodel. But as every generation alive has embraced and accepted the internet and computer technology to some degree, the inevitable addition of smart devices to the kitchen in upon us.

Durable, hygenic, anti-static, and stain-resistant, what’s not to love about ceramic tile

Humans have been making ceramics since 24,000 BCE. And the basic recipe of clay, water, and heat remains the same today. Since then practical uses have been developed by the thousands.

Ceramic tile has many advantages in kitchen and bathroom remodeling. The hard surface of is extremely easy to clean and does not trap dust, pollen, or other allergens. Tile comes in almost any color or design you could imagine, and on a hot summer day, you have to love the feel of a cool tile floor under your feet.

We have worked with an extensive selection of ceramic tile styles, from top brands like Dal-Tile, Sonoma TileMakers, and Oceanside Tile. Whether you want a tile shower enclosure, an elegant patterned floor, or a mosaic backsplash, Cox Kitchens & Baths has the right design answers for you.